What’s happening in Peer Work

Here is some information and links to current mental health peer work initiatives:

Northern NSW Local Health District has developed some information for their peer workers and other staff which they’ve agreed to share on this website. The Orientation Booklet is primarily developed for Peer Support Workers to complement general orientation processes but is also designed to be accessible as a resource for all staff. The Information fact sheet is for general staff to introduce the Peer Work Positions.

In NSW, members of the Consumer Led Research Network have been meeting since October 2014. The Network has provided an ongoing mechanism to develop collaborative partnerships between members, and strengthen the capacity of both consumer researchers and consumer led research in NSW. The Network can be contacted via its Facebook page. It is a closed group so you’ll need to send a request to join.

Acknowledgements

The content of this resource was informed by research conducted by Leanne Craze of Craze Lateral Solutions and in consultation with peer workers. All photos and videos are reproduced here with permission.